How is being bilingual useful in the medical field?

In my country, doctors used to have to learn the most important words and phrases (related to their medical field) in some of the other languages spoken here - where does it hurt, open your mouth, stick out your tongue, when did the symptoms start, etc. read more

Good communication skills help physicians understand their patients' questions and concerns, and help patients understand their health and medical conditions. In today's multicultural world, being bilingual in medicine can help mitigate the challenges that patients and their families may face if they don't speak English. read more

If you’re considering the field of nursing and are bilingual, you know so much already about your community’s language, customs, food and family values. You also have an awareness of healthcare issues prevalent in your community. read more